Waste Services HGV Driver- Multiple Positions Available

To join our team in collecting waste across our waste streams, such as refuse, dry recycling or garden waste. We are currently introducing a new recycling system and updating our fleet.

Your responsibilities will be to help improve service delivery in waste collections by effectively leading a crew of waste collectors to perform to the best of their abilities and to the highest standards of safety and customer services. You must be able to operate to high safety and customer service standards. You must hold a current and valid HGV licence, including fully up to date Drivers CPC.

· 37 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £30,152

· Four day working week of 9¼ hours per day

· 6.5 weeks holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 7.5 weeks after 5 years

· Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

· Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

· Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Darryl Johnson at [email protected] or 01530 490125, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: 31/10/2026

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date